Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Delightful Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 piece green onion, chopped (for garnish)
• to taste sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic mixture over the top, ensuring the chicken is coated evenly.
3. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set it aside on a plate.
5. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker.
6. Turn the slow cooker to high and let the sauce thicken for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. While the sauce is thickening, shred the chicken with two forks or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring it into the thickened sauce to coat every piece.
9. Serve the honey garlic chicken over steamed rice or quinoa, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.